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Basil Dearden (born Basil Clive Dear; 1 January 1911 – 23 March 1971) was an English film director.
Basil Dearden (1911-1971) was a British director, producer and writer who made films on themes such as homosexuality and race relations. He also directed large-scale action pictures, such as Khartoum (1966), and was killed in a car crash in 1971.
- January 1, 1
- Westcliffe-on-Sea, Essex, England, UK
- January 1, 1
- Director, Producer, Writer
Apr 17, 2021 · Dirk Bogarde stars as a closeted barrister in Victim, the first British film to use the word homosexual in 1961. The film explores the dangers and conflicts of being a gay man in a criminalised society, and Bogarde's performance reveals his hidden turmoil and torment.
Basil Dearden was a British film director who made films on themes such as homosexuality and race relations. He died in a car crash in 1971, the same road where he filmed a fatal accident in The Man Who Haunted Himself.
- January 1, 1911
- March 23, 1971
Learn about the life and career of Basil Dearden, who worked at Ealing studios from 1931 to 1959 and made films that explored social issues such as racism, homosexuality and youth delinquency. Find out how he collaborated with Michael Relph, Jeffrey Richards and other creative partners to produce a distinctive body of work.
Jan 25, 2011 · Explore the social and political themes of Basil Dearden's films from the late 1950s and early 1960s, such as Sapphire, The League of Gentlemen, and Victim. Learn about the director's career, collaborations, and legacy in this essay by Michael Koresky.
Basil Dearden was a British filmmaker who co-directed with Will Hay and later collaborated with Michael Relph on controversial topics. See his movies, ratings, reviews, and personal details on Rotten Tomatoes.
